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Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
DRI seizes ₹6.5 crore worth of illegal Chinese toys, fake cosmetics and shoes
MUMBAI: In a major crackdown on the smuggling of substandard goods, the Mumbai unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 160 metric tonnes of illegally imported Chinese toys, counterfeit cosmetics, and footwear worth ₹6.5 crore. DRI seizes ₹ 6.5 crore worth of illegal Chinese toys, fake cosmetics and shoes Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the agency tracked and intercepted 10 suspicious containers across multiple locations — Mundra and Hazira Ports in Gujarat, Kandla Special Economic Zone, and Inland Container Depot Piyala in Faridabad, Haryana. The containers were allegedly misdeclared with generic labels such as mini decorative plants, keychains, pencil boxes, and showpieces — an attempt, officials said, to dodge scrutiny. A detailed inspection revealed the containers were primarily loaded with toys, along with significant quantities of unlicensed cosmetics and footwear. Officials said the toys were imported without the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, in violation of the Foreign Trade Policy and the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. BIS certification ensures toys meet safety and quality benchmarks. Non-compliant goods are prohibited and are either destroyed at the importer's cost or re-exported to the country of origin. The seized cosmetics, according to the DRI, were not only counterfeit but also lacked approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), violating the Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007. The footwear, too, was found to be BIS non-compliant and in breach of the Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024. 'Aligned with national policy regarding toy imports, the DRI has stepped up efforts to detect and seize cheap, unsafe, and substandard Chinese toys,' said a senior DRI official. 'These toys pose serious safety and health risks to children, while also harming India's burgeoning toy manufacturing sector and causing substantial loss to the national exchequer.'
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DRI Mumbai seizes 160 tonnes of substandard Chinese toys, counterfeit cosmetics worth Rs 6.5 crore
Mumbai: In a major crackdown on smuggling of substandard goods, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai zonal unit, seized 160 metric tonnes of illegally imported Chinese toys, counterfeit cosmetics, and unbranded shoes, valued at over ₹6.5 crore. Based on specific intelligence, DRI officers identified 10 containers at Mundra Port, Hazira Port, Kandla SEZ, and ICD Piyala (Faridabad). These containers, fraudulently declared as decorative items, keychains, and pencil boxes, were found concealed with large quantities of toys, cosmetics, and footwear. The toys were imported without mandatory BIS certification, violating the Foreign Trade Policy and Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. Counterfeit cosmetics infringed Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007, and lacked required CDSCO licenses. The unbranded shoes also breached the Footwear (Quality Control) Order, 2024. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
